Looking for a inexpensive but reliable, easy to clean (probably canister design) filter. Anyone use other filters besides canister for their turtle tanks? Also any good websites to check out for turtle care?

I took in four that people lost interest in: 2 female Red Ear Sliders, a male Florida Cooter and a Musk.The baskers are in a 180 with the two Eheims for the winter and go in an outdoor pond for the summer. The Musk, not a strong swimmer, is in a 1/2 full 29 year round with a sponge filter.

I have a painted that I rescued from some little neighbor boys who caught it from their lake up north. He was about the size of a silver dollar (summer 06) an now is about the size of my computer mouse. He is in a 40 gallon breeder (half full) with a bunch of guppies.

Well, they weren't evil children, just curious boys. My turtle had quite an adventurous few days. He was been carried around the neighborhood, shown to everyone, and even took a few rides down our playground slide. I can't believe he survived it all. The boys grew tired of him and I said I would take care of him. So now his life is much more peaceful, basking in the "sun", chasing guppies and eating earthworms in the summer.